Workout- Legs and Back
Bible Reading- Proverbs 8 - 20:21
I feel like I have just gone through a thousand fortune cookies, without all of the Chinese food goodness. That must mean that I am in the book of Proverbs. It's such an odd book and I just don't know what to do with it. It certainly has good pearls of wisdom, but how am I supposed to apply them? Is this book meant to be read in one sitting or is it better to just pick a few out and ponder them individually? I'm not sure what would be best. What I do know is that I probably only soaked up about 15% of what I was reading. The rest of it flew in one ear and out the other. Anyone have any thoughts on some practical applications for this book, because I am out of ideas.
Maybe I can go get some Chinese food and ponder this. Mmmmm.... Crab Rangoon! That's it, I need to go to First Wok. Who's with me?
-Michael
Monday, June 7, 2010
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Day 46
Workout- Cardio X
Bible Reading- Psalm 135 - Proverbs 6
I finally finished all of Psalms today. This is a book that is great to read each chapter individually on an occasional but it is really difficult to sit down and read all 150 chapters in a short time period. There is no narrative going on so it is really difficult for me to stay concentrated on what I was reading. I also had to tackle all 176 verses of Psalm 119 and I can honestly tell you that I have no idea what it was about. I think I spent the majority of that chapter wondering when it was going to be over, but it just kept going and going. Overall, I really do enjoy the Psalms, but I think they are better when you just read a few at a time. Since it is Sunday, I will leave one of my favorite Psalms on here for you to read. I hope it provides a good focus for you as we go to worship God today.
Sing to the Lord a new song.
Sing his praises in the assembly of the faithful.
2 O Israel, rejoice in your Maker.
O people of Jerusalem, exult in your King.
3 Praise his name with dancing,
accompanied by tambourine and harp.
4 For the Lord delights in his people;
he crowns the humble with victory.
5 Let the faithful rejoice that he honors them.
Let them sing for joy as they lie on their beds.
6 Let the praises of God be in their mouths,
and a sharp sword in their hands—
7 to execute vengeance on the nations
and punishment on the peoples,
8 to bind their kings with shackles
and their leaders with iron chains,
9 to execute the judgment written against them.
This is the glorious privilege of his faithful ones.
Praise the Lord !
-Michael
Bible Reading- Psalm 135 - Proverbs 6
I finally finished all of Psalms today. This is a book that is great to read each chapter individually on an occasional but it is really difficult to sit down and read all 150 chapters in a short time period. There is no narrative going on so it is really difficult for me to stay concentrated on what I was reading. I also had to tackle all 176 verses of Psalm 119 and I can honestly tell you that I have no idea what it was about. I think I spent the majority of that chapter wondering when it was going to be over, but it just kept going and going. Overall, I really do enjoy the Psalms, but I think they are better when you just read a few at a time. Since it is Sunday, I will leave one of my favorite Psalms on here for you to read. I hope it provides a good focus for you as we go to worship God today.
Psalm 149
1 Praise the Lord !Sing to the Lord a new song.
Sing his praises in the assembly of the faithful.
2 O Israel, rejoice in your Maker.
O people of Jerusalem, exult in your King.
3 Praise his name with dancing,
accompanied by tambourine and harp.
4 For the Lord delights in his people;
he crowns the humble with victory.
5 Let the faithful rejoice that he honors them.
Let them sing for joy as they lie on their beds.
6 Let the praises of God be in their mouths,
and a sharp sword in their hands—
7 to execute vengeance on the nations
and punishment on the peoples,
8 to bind their kings with shackles
and their leaders with iron chains,
9 to execute the judgment written against them.
This is the glorious privilege of his faithful ones.
Praise the Lord !
-Michael
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Day 45
Workout- Back and Biceps
Bible Reading- Psalm 109 - 134
What is that way off in the distance? If you look waaayyyy off you can see it. It looks like a tiny little speck of light. I think it just might be the light at the end of the tunnel. Today being day 45, marks the official half way point. I look back and I think that it doesn't feel like I have been doing this for that long, but then again, it feels like I have been at this forever! It's weird like that. Anyway, I am so excited to know that I have more days behind me than I do before me. I'm very proud of myself for sticking with it for this long. Maybe the downward slope that is left is just the motivation I need to put more effort into it. We will see.
-Michael
Bible Reading- Psalm 109 - 134
What is that way off in the distance? If you look waaayyyy off you can see it. It looks like a tiny little speck of light. I think it just might be the light at the end of the tunnel. Today being day 45, marks the official half way point. I look back and I think that it doesn't feel like I have been doing this for that long, but then again, it feels like I have been at this forever! It's weird like that. Anyway, I am so excited to know that I have more days behind me than I do before me. I'm very proud of myself for sticking with it for this long. Maybe the downward slope that is left is just the motivation I need to put more effort into it. We will see.
-Michael
Friday, June 4, 2010
Day 44
Workout- Plyometrics
Bible Reading- Psalm 89:14 - 108
I did it. I got up early and both worked out and did my reading. I didn't exactly have a smile on my face, but I at least got up and did it. I don't understand those people who supposedly love to work out. What kind of masochist enjoys getting out of bed early and torturing themselves? I refuse to believe that anyone actually enjoys working out. If given the choice between doing push-ups or running and sitting on the couch with a bag of Doritos, you had better believe that I am choosing the Doritos every time! Anyone who tells you differently is a liar! I have come to terms with this. I will continue with this challenge and keep working out, but I don't have to like it and I'm OK with that.
-Michael
Bible Reading- Psalm 89:14 - 108
I did it. I got up early and both worked out and did my reading. I didn't exactly have a smile on my face, but I at least got up and did it. I don't understand those people who supposedly love to work out. What kind of masochist enjoys getting out of bed early and torturing themselves? I refuse to believe that anyone actually enjoys working out. If given the choice between doing push-ups or running and sitting on the couch with a bag of Doritos, you had better believe that I am choosing the Doritos every time! Anyone who tells you differently is a liar! I have come to terms with this. I will continue with this challenge and keep working out, but I don't have to like it and I'm OK with that.
-Michael
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Day 43
Workout- Chest, Triceps, and Shoulders
Bible Reading- Psalm 69:22 - 89:13
So yesterday was rough. It was just an overall bad day. Today was better. I voted that I didn't have to work out early this morning because I was working a 1/2 day today. So when I got off of work I came home at one o'clock and I started my workout. I feel like I did a pretty good job of putting in a good effort into it. That's always a nice feeling, even if I am exhausted afterward. The workout was not all I did today. A weird wave of motivation came over me and I ended up mowing, weed eating, and raking the yard. Then after that I came inside and I vacuumed the house and living room furniture. How weird is that? I suppose I am feeling a little bit today than I was yesterday.
-Michael
Bible Reading- Psalm 69:22 - 89:13
So yesterday was rough. It was just an overall bad day. Today was better. I voted that I didn't have to work out early this morning because I was working a 1/2 day today. So when I got off of work I came home at one o'clock and I started my workout. I feel like I did a pretty good job of putting in a good effort into it. That's always a nice feeling, even if I am exhausted afterward. The workout was not all I did today. A weird wave of motivation came over me and I ended up mowing, weed eating, and raking the yard. Then after that I came inside and I vacuumed the house and living room furniture. How weird is that? I suppose I am feeling a little bit today than I was yesterday.
-Michael
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Day 42
Workout- Rest Day
Bible Reading- Psalm 45:15 - 69:21
It was a ho hum kind of day. I was really happy to have the rest day, but am overwhelmed with a feeling of blah. That's where I am at for the day. Nothing of great consequence to report. I'm not feeling very confident at the moment. The end.
I know this does not fit very well with my resolution of being positive, but I suppose we are just going to have to live with it for the day. Tomorrow is a new day and I will just have to be positive then.
-Michael
Bible Reading- Psalm 45:15 - 69:21
It was a ho hum kind of day. I was really happy to have the rest day, but am overwhelmed with a feeling of blah. That's where I am at for the day. Nothing of great consequence to report. I'm not feeling very confident at the moment. The end.
I know this does not fit very well with my resolution of being positive, but I suppose we are just going to have to live with it for the day. Tomorrow is a new day and I will just have to be positive then.
-Michael
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Day 41
Workout- Legs and Back
Bible Reading- Psalm 25 - 45:14
Today was rough. So rough in fact that it took two tries. I got up early, as I normally do and I began to get ready for my workout. I put on my shoes, grabbed a big glass of water, and got out my towel. I popped in the DVD and got started. That's when the overwhelming feeling of laziness descended upon me. I could not for the life of me get motivated. I sort of half completed the movements required. After about 15 minutes I just knew that I wasn't accomplishing anything and that if I just continued I would only finish with a feeling of disappointment. So I quit. I turned it off and I sat on the couch to do my reading for the day. I resigned myself with the fate of having my workout looming over my head for the rest of the day. this evening after work, Breanne and I went grocery shopping. As soon as we got home from that, I begrudgingly put on my tennis shoes and got to work. This time, I put a lot more effort into it and actually accomplished something. I'm hoping that this mornings flub was simply me experiencing my "day six slump". Day seven of each week is my rest day and for the past few weeks, day six has been a bear! I'm really hoping that I can get over that. At least tomorrow is my rest day and I can start again strong for week seven.
-Michael
Bible Reading- Psalm 25 - 45:14
Today was rough. So rough in fact that it took two tries. I got up early, as I normally do and I began to get ready for my workout. I put on my shoes, grabbed a big glass of water, and got out my towel. I popped in the DVD and got started. That's when the overwhelming feeling of laziness descended upon me. I could not for the life of me get motivated. I sort of half completed the movements required. After about 15 minutes I just knew that I wasn't accomplishing anything and that if I just continued I would only finish with a feeling of disappointment. So I quit. I turned it off and I sat on the couch to do my reading for the day. I resigned myself with the fate of having my workout looming over my head for the rest of the day. this evening after work, Breanne and I went grocery shopping. As soon as we got home from that, I begrudgingly put on my tennis shoes and got to work. This time, I put a lot more effort into it and actually accomplished something. I'm hoping that this mornings flub was simply me experiencing my "day six slump". Day seven of each week is my rest day and for the past few weeks, day six has been a bear! I'm really hoping that I can get over that. At least tomorrow is my rest day and I can start again strong for week seven.
-Michael
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